All Breeds; All Dogs; All Behaviours

Relationship, Leadership, Compromise

We work with all breeds and utilize diverse techniques and tools to help you achieve results.

While From Ruff to Love specializes working with fearful/anxious dogs, we find that the principles of respect, consent and autonomy go a long way in bringing out the best in our dogs no matter what challenges we are facing.

We are serious about setting you up for success. Take a look at our Supplemental services designed to support your training journey.

Services include, but are not limited to:

Fearful / Anxious Dogs Confidence Building
Loose Leash & Dog Walk Fundamentals
Handling / Grooming Desensitization
Reactive Dog Program
Resource Guarding Program

Basic Obedience
Puppy Fundamentals
Barking
Digging
Housetraining

Supplemental Services:

Dog Walk Plus
Doggy Decompression
Day Training

Service Areas:

We provide in-person services to Calgary, Cochrane and surrounding area in Alberta, Canada.

Base Services

Private Consultation

Not your average one on one. When we say this is your time, we mean it! After we have discussed your dog's training and behavour goals, these sessions are fully customizable. Think big! We meet at your home; we meet in the park; we go to stores; we go for walks; we prep enrichment together; we work on grooming and handling together; and so much more! We support you every step of the way to ensure you have the skills to succeed.

Day Training

Pressed for time but still want your dog to continue building skills? This service provides a convenient and affordable alternative to board and train. We come to your home and work with your dog while you go about your day, making it a perfect solution for a range of needs, such as basic obedience, puppy socialization, confidence building for fearful dogs, and more. It is also an excellent addition to your existing training plan for those days when you need a break but want to keep your dog’s progress on track.

Dog Walk Plus

Treat your dog to a one-on-one walk or incorporate this into your current training plan to provide not only physical exercise but also a chance to burn off some mental energy. Each walk is tailored to your dog's specific needs, ensuring they have plenty of time to just be a dog. We focus on promoting calm behavior on the leash, rewarding it with bursts of appropriate play and those essential sniffing sessions.

Option 1: Walk Plus for Reactive Dogs (Non-Clients)
Do you need a dog walker, but your dog is too reactive, aggressive, fearful, or too powerful for other people to control? Then this option is for you. Walks incorporate exercise and sniffing, while also working on impulse control and loose leash walking. Other goals may be included as discussed.

Option 2: Walk Plus for Existing & Past Clients (last 6 months)
Are you an existing client or a client we have seen within the last 6 months? Then this option is for you. We continue working on the identified goals, while focusing on a fulfilling walk for you dog.

Option 3: Walk Plus for Other Trainers
Are you already working with a trainer? It’s okay we don’t judge and respect your choice. We are happy to offer a dog walk to complement your current training plan. Contact us to see if this option may be a good fit for you.

Doggy Decompress

Treat your best friend to some well-deserved pampering. This is your dog's time to simply be themselves, free from formal training, while still upholding appropriate boundaries (like avoiding jumping). Regular pampering can have the added benefit of reducing stress and boosting resilience, contributing to a happier, more balanced dog.

Base Package: 3 Hours in Your Home

Don’t worry if your dog is reactive or fearful. We focus on keeping your dog comfortable by avoiding reactivity triggers and letting them guide the pace of what feels relaxing and enriching to them. Each session features a blend of physical and mental exercise, playtime, puzzle-solving, and snack time, followed by a soothing massage and cuddle session.

As with all our services, this package is fully adaptable to meet both you and your dog’s specific needs.

Sample Packages

Foundations - Basic Obedience

Great for families with limited time to devote to training. You receive one on one support, in between us getting your dog personalized practice.

Includes Initial Consultation, 3 hours of Private Sessions, 3 hours of Day Training and 2 Dog Walk Plus Sessions. Suitable for all ages from puppies who need the foundations to seniors who need a refresher.

Fearful / Anxious Dog Package

These dogs need extra one-on-one attention and relationship-building to develop trust. We recommend beginning with this package to help boost your dog's confidence.

Includes Initial Consultation, 6 hours of Day Training (depending on your dog, you may need to be present in the home), 3 Dog Walk Plus, 1 Doggy Decompress session. As well as additional 2 Private Sessions after 3 months to ensure your ongoing success.

Hiking with Doggy Decompress

This is a full day trip out of the house (around 6 hours), where we go hiking or out and about in Banff, Canmore, Kananaskis, based on how your dog is feeling that day. We finish the day off with a pampering massage and cuddles.

Board & Train Wait List

Board and Train is only offered a few times a year, as our own dogs work hard to help train your dog and need time to decompress between stays.

Not every dog is a good fit for a board train, to apply for this option and get on to our wait list, please email us at info@fromrufftolove.com